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Rogers Is Hurt; Redskins Trail 7-0

One word for one quarter: Disaster. In one quarter, the Redskins failed to score -- again -- on a first-and-goal situation, made a questionable decision to go for it on fourth down from the 1, made another questionable decision to accept a penalty that gave Detroit another shot on third down, and allowed the Lions a 99-yard drive.

How did all this happen? The Redskins worked Santana Moss back into the offense immediately, and quarterback Jason Campbell found him for a 15-yard gain on the first offensive play. That sparked an efficient drive that covered 75 yards, featuring a 21-yard gain to Moss and a nice catch by receiver Malcolm Kelly to set up first-and-goal from the 9.

From there: Campbell couldn't find Kelly on a lob play, Ladell Betts gained two yards. On third down from the 7, Clinton Portis took a dump pass and lunged toward the left pylon, but couldn't score. After some deliberation, Coach Jim Zorn -- aware of four red zone failures last week -- elected to go for it. But Portis, running over the stronger left side of the line, was stuffed, and the Lions took over at the 1.

That would seem to be a perfect situation for the Redskins' defense. But after tackle Kedric Golston was called for offsides, allowing the Lions to get out from the shadow of their own end zone, Detroit started moving the ball. The key play: On third and four from the Washington 33, Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford looked for eight end Will Heller, who dropped a potential first down. But the Lions were called for offensive pass interference. Rather than forcing Detroit to kick a 50- or 51-yard field goal, Zorn elected to push the Lions back.

Stafford made Zorn pay for the decision. He scrambled after being flushed from the pocket by defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, a 22-yard gain. One play later, the Lions scored a touchdown as Stafford found receiver Bryant Johnson, who beat cornerback Carlos Rogers for a 21-yard score. Worse still: Rogers sprained his ankle on the play, and his return is questionable.

Okay - lets not HIRE a head coach who has won a super bowl - NO HEAD COACH in history has ever won a super bowl with two different teams. We need to find someone new who was at LEAST and offensive coordinator.

Another crappy game. Once again the Redskins are giving away this game. I will have nothing to brag about at the office. The Redskins are THAT bad. I didn't expect to watch this garbage today, though I should have expected it.

In all honesty i hope redskins lose bad.. And im a life long skins fans... They need something to get sh$t shookin up... if they eek out a win here it will give them a NOT SO deserved since of accomplishment that they DO NOT deserve!!

If Jason Reid and LaCanfora would stop being so negative and biased this never would have happened. I hope that some of the regulars on here who constantly defend this dysfunctional disaster of an organization, and who constantly ridicule anyone who dares to criticize it (you know who you are), shut their mouths for good now. Until we get a new owner, we will get this crap year after year. Boycott, it's what a TRUE fan would do.

alan, the Lions were supposed to allow the Skins look good too remember? It's inconsistent at the least to call for Zorn's head and not Blache's. They are a below average team that all coaches would have a tough time turning into a winning team.

I'm calling it now. The Lions will beat the Redskins 20-9 for the simple reason that Redskins can't score TDs. The D was sucking a$$ and air before but with Haynesworth and Rogers out, they are going to suck. I am so pissed right now....

after all the talk this week.. i thought skins would come out on fire... Can anybody here imagine a worst way to start this game??? Down by 10 and Haynesworth hurt?? I mean i dont think Stephen King could have wrote a worst horror movie than this..

The culture of indiscipline and entitlement in this organization is appalling and will likely manifest itself in an embarrassing loss to the Detroit Lions today. Having begun my relationship with and remained loyal to this franchise since the George Allen era, I am sad to say I can longer justify spending 3 and 1/2 hours of my Sunday watching this collection of highly suspect "professionals." Until Mr. Snyder relinquishes control of this franchise, we must be content with mediocrity at best in any given season. I am going to go do some yard work.

how about no points scored, so far.. And "3 and out" the last few touches?? Collins could bring them back.. But, he wont get in unless JC gets injured.
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The D is making Stafford and Smith look like Brees and Peterson.

This vaunted defense is embarrassing. The signs were there in game 1, can't blame this one on JC, he's barely been on the field. Zorn is an idiot, you don't give the other team another chance on 3rd down. Period! How come every game he makes a bone headed decision? For once, I'd like to watch a game where the Head Coach makes sound moves.

THE REDSKINS HAVE NOT SCORED A TD NOW IN 10 QUARTERS. In 2 quarters against the lowly Lions, they have given up 110 yards rushing and this is a team that averaged 45 yrds running per game.
BRILLIANT!!!

I wish the media and some fans would stop talking about 'potential this' and 'we could be good if' that. Let's face it. This is a mediocre team. Mediocre due to poor decision-making and poor management.

I have followed the discussion on the WaPo Skins forums for a very long time and I have tried to be as reasonable in my thinking about the team, management, and players as possible. This is my first post and I am sorry to say that this is the most embarrassing display of football I have ever seen. There is plenty of blame to go around, but I hope that this team and coaching staff at least have some self respect to go down fighting. Yes, I think they will lose this game.

To all season ticket holders who are unfortunately "forced" to waste half their weekend and several thousands of dollars to witness this crap in person, please do yourself and the future of the franchise a favor and hit the Owner where it counts the most:

BOYCOTT HIS CONCESSION sTANDS.

That is where he generates the revenue to make such unbelievably boneheaded decisions to sign guys like Haynesworth, Hall, J. Taylor, etc. and neglect such obvious needs like the O-line.

Does anyone think its Ironic that our D-coordinator was a D-line coach and we still leave the nicest pockets for the other team to pass from?
98 is on a knee... good lets lose all those players that were going to make this an elite D.

have you seen the Skins rushing yardage?? Its ZERO at the half.
I would say thats a function of a poor OLine.
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Does our OL really look like the problem today!!!??? What game are you watching???

The only person responsible for this debacle is Daniel Snyder. Its not the coaches or the players. Snyder has turned this once well respected franchise to the laughing stock of the NFL. Since Snyder took over the Redskins, its all been down hill. Multiple coaching changes, bad drafts, and terrible free agent signings. I feel sorry the fans who own season tickets and have to pay for this pile of cr_p. As long as Snyder is in charge, this is what we get. This is an all time low.

have you seen the Skins rushing yardage?? I would say thats a function of a poor OLine.
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Does our OL really look like the problem today!!!??? What game are you watching???

Posted by: vegasskinsfan | September 27, 2009 2:25 PM

Posted by: SkinsneedaGM | September 27, 2009 2:28 PM | Report abuse

Did you see the 99 yard TD drive that included two 3rd down conversions of 10+ yards? The OL was on the bench when that happened. Did you see the 4th and goal run left... that was a real surprise call? EVERYBODY saw that coming.

Who hires a guy who is retired named Marty.
Who hires a guy who was a college coach named spurrier.
Who hires a guy who had been retired for a long time named gibbs.
Who hires a guy named zorn who was never a HC or Coordinator.

So that means next we will get a old coach out of football.

Cant be Cower or Shanahan because they no how big a joke snyder is.

It will have to be someone desperate for a coaching gig. Yeah thats it Billick or Fassell.

Man I cant wait.

If you guys really think firing Zorn is the answer, you might consider the alternative.

Looks like Zorn is coaching desperate. Going for it on 4th and 1 and taking a penalty that he shouldn't. This is all a direct result of the owner....Maybe we just put Vinny in as coach that would make snyder happy.

SERIOUSLY...Jason la Canfora....when on NFL network...engage in healthy criticism...speak the truth...Redskins are hopeless...if they don't get it together in the next 2 quarters...im quitin the skinz..for bout 5 years....